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SAFETY AND REGULATORY INFORMATION
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1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION AND INTENDED USE
The Suunto Tank POD is designed to be used as an optional diving equipment.
It is intended for use in various types of scuba diving, for example, air, nitrox, and
trimix to measure the current breathing gas level and transmit the information to a
dive computer. The reading is then shown on the computer display. The Tank POD
is installed on the dive regulator first-stage high pressure port and is wirelessly
connected to a compatible Suunto dive computer.
The dive tank pressure reading lets the diver know the current breathing gas level
and enables decision making, such as when to stop the dive and start ascending
to the surface with enough breathing gas left. The Tank POD, as a part of the scuba
diving breathing apparatus, helps to protect the user from risks that might result
in running out of breathable gases. The Tank POD together with a compatible
Suunto dive computer is a Personal Protective Equipment under the EU Regulation
2016/425 and protects against risks listed under PPE Risk Category III (a):
substances and mixtures which are hazardous to health. Backup instruments, for
example, depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer, or watch, must be used.
2 SAFETY
WARNING: All computers experience failures. It is possible that this device
may suddenly fail to provide accurate information during your dive. Always use a
backup dive device and only dive with a buddy. Only divers trained in proper use
of scuba diving equipment should use this dive device! YOU MUST READ all the
printed information included with the product and the online user guide before
diving. Failure to do so may lead to improper use, serious injury or death. We
have lots of helpful information ready for you at suunto.com/support, including the
complete user guide.
NOTE: Make sure your Suunto dive computer always has the latest software
with updates and improvements. Check before every dive trip from
suunto.com/support, if Suunto has released a new software update to your device.
When it is available, you must install it before diving. Updates are made available
to improve your user experience and are part of Suunto´s philosophy of continuous
product development and improvement.
2.1 Safety Precautions
WARNING: You must use the Suunto Flow Restrictor with Suunto Tank POD.
Failure to use the restrictor can lead to injury if there is a failure in pressurized
scuba gear.
WARNING: ONLY TRAINED DIVERS SHOULD USE A DIVE COMPUTER!
Insufficient training for any kind of diving, including freediving, may cause a diver to
commit errors, such as incorrect use of gas mixtures or improper decompression,
which may lead to serious injury or death.
WARNING: USE BACKUP INSTRUMENTS! Ensure that you use backup
instrumentation, including a depth gauge, submersible pressure gauge, timer or
watch, and have access to decompression tables whenever diving with a dive
computer. Use only CE-marked equipment.
WARNING: For safety reasons, you should never dive alone. Dive with a
designated buddy. You should also stay with others for an extended time after
a dive as the onset of possible DCS may be delayed or triggered by surface
activities.
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